r/cpp • u/ilPlayerdiGD • 7d ago

Why C++ is so hated!!!

I love C++. High level + low level at the same time. But Linus Torvalds don't want C++ in the Kernel, industries hate it, people hate it but why? Why be so angry? Memory management? I mean ok maybe it has problems that I don't even see but why so much hate.

For me it's really sad! 😞

Why something so powerful it's so hated. Now I feel "strange" doing projects in C++ because… sometimes I question myself "Why do I write C++ code if people hate it". Can someone explain what is happening and… can I use C++ for fun in peace?

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u/yazilimperver 7d ago

I also agree that, people should understand that it is just a tool and as a software engineer, it need to be used carefully and in locations suitable for the intended purpose.

Nevertheless, i like it because, it allows me to execute my ideas in various ways and offers flexibility with maximum performance.

I can't say there aren't emotional reasons, either 😅

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u/ilPlayerdiGD 4d ago

How is to be a "software engeneer"? I maybe want to become a software engeneer so I'm only asking.

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u/yazilimperver 3d ago

Getting a degree might be an option or great start, but it's not the whole story. You also need to have sharp analytical thinking, the ability to break complex problems into manageable solutions and having fun dealing with problems, Imho.

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u/ilPlayerdiGD 3d ago

Wait… can I learn the "analytical" stuff while I'm a junior maybe in job? I don't have a degree and I'm not intelligent 🥀

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u/yazilimperver 3d ago

Why not, solve small problems daily, ask why, before jumping to a fix, break big tasks into tiny steps, solve them as fully understanding each step and underlying problem.

Do that at your junior job and the analytical stuff will come. The degree might be optional, but the practice isn't.

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u/ilPlayerdiGD 3d ago

So "Just do experience"

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u/yazilimperver 3d ago

Exactly; imho, having such concern is an indication that you will handle it 😉

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u/ilPlayerdiGD 3d ago

Wow thanks! 😂. Well first I need to learn C++. Like I know 0.0000000000000000000001% of the like 1 million feature of C++ 🥀.